2026 Quilt Retreats for Individuals!
- Taylor Smith
- Aug 1, 2024
- 6 min read
Updated: 12 minutes ago
Want to come on a retreat at Camellia Palms but you don't have a group to come with?
(If you do have a group, start here instead!) We have some incredible retreats in 2026 for you! Come, make new friends, sew your own projects, and even learn new skills!
Please note: Retreat spaces fill very quickly, and each retreat is slightly different in terms of offerings, policies, and pricing! Please let us know if you have questions and we are happy to help!
Discounted pricing until December 31, 2025! Book your retreats NOW to save!
This page is updated throughout the year with our open sew, instructor-led & individuals' retreats!
Quilted Coat Retreat: Learn to Make Your Own Quilted Coat!
📅 December 1–4, 2025 | Camellia Palms Retreat Center | Florala, Alabama
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!
Ready to cozy up with a one-of-a-kind project? Join us for a fun and creative retreat where you'll learn how to make the popular quilted coat—from start to finish! This 4-day, 3-night retreat is led by experienced instructor Nita Hern, and it’s perfect for quilters of all levels who want to leave with something fabulous (and wearable!).
What’s Included:
🧵 Instructor-led workshop with expert guidance
🧑🤝🧑 Cozy shared accommodations
🍽️ Meals included – relax and let us handle the cooking
🎁 Swag & prizes – fun surprises throughout the weekend
📄 Quilted coat pattern & full workshop (fabric and kit not included)
Retreat Details:
Dates: December 1–4, 2025
Check-in: 2 PM on December 1
Check-out: 10 AM on December 4
Cost: $625 per person – all-inclusive except fabric/kit
Why You'll Love It:
Learn something new while creating a wearable work of art
Enjoy a supportive, fun environment led by a talented instructor
Make new quilting friends and take a break before the holiday rush
Leave with a handmade coat you’ll be proud to wear!
🎟️ Spaces are limited and this one fills fast – grab your seat now! No experience with garment sewing needed—just bring your machine, your favorite fabrics, and your creativity!
Our upcoming retreats at Camellia Palms offer the perfect opportunity for solo travelers to immerse themselves in a vibrant quilting community.
🧵 Let Us Sew! Open Sew Quilt Retreat – Snowman Edition
January 5–8, 2026 | Camellia Palms Retreat Center | Florala, Alabama
Cozy up this winter with snowman blocks, hot cocoa, and endless sewing time at our Let Us Sew! Snowman Edition retreat. This open sew getaway is the perfect way to start your year—surrounded by fellow quilters, warm friendships, and fuzzy socks! Bring your favorite flannel PJs, your sewing machine, and your winter whites for a weekend of comfort and creativity.
What’s Included:
❄️ Meals provided daily
🛏️ Shared room accommodations
🎁 Swag & prizes throughout the retreat
🧵 4 Days / 3 Nights of open sew time—bring your own projects and sewing machine
Retreat Details:
Check-in: 2:00 PM, January 5
Check-out: 10:00 AM, January 8
Cost: $500 per person (until Dec 31, then prices go up!)
Why You’ll Love It:
Sew in a cozy, festive atmosphere surrounded by winter decor and friendly faces
Relax by the lake between stitches with a cup of cocoa or coffee
Jumpstart your quilting year with uninterrupted time to finish projects
Make lasting connections in a warm and welcoming community
🎟️ Spaces are limited — book your spot now! 👉 BOOK YOUR SPOT HERE
✂️ Stitching Resolutions: Open Sew Quilt Retreat
January 8–11, 2026 | Camellia Palms Retreat Center | Florala, Alabama
Start the year with intention, creativity, and community! The Stitching Resolutions retreat is all about setting your quilting goals, learning new techniques, and finally making progress on those “someday” projects. This retreat includes a special goal-setting journal to help you map out your quilting dreams for 2026.
What’s Included:
🧶 All meals included
🛏️ Shared rooms with new quilting friends
🎁 Swag, prizes, and inspiration
📘 Quilting intention + goal-setting journal
Retreat Details:
Check-in: 2:00 PM, January 8
Check-out: 10:00 AM, January 11
Cost: $500 per person (until Dec 31, then prices go up!)
Why You’ll Love It:
Set achievable goals for your quilting year
Learn new techniques from fellow makers
Create in a peaceful, lakefront environment
Begin the new year inspired, focused, and ready to sew!
🎟️ Reserve your seat before it sells out — limited spots available! 👉 BOOK YOUR SPOT HERE
❤️ Stitching from the Heart: Open Sew Retreat
February 12–15, 2026 | Camellia Palms Retreat Center | Florala, Alabama
Celebrate love, friendship, and creativity at our Stitching from the Heart retreat! Spend Valentine’s week doing what you love most—sewing! You’ll have time for your own projects, plus an optional charity project making pillowcases for donation. We’ll provide fabric and supplies for those who want to join in giving back.
What’s Included:
💕 Meals provided daily
🛏️ Shared room accommodations
🎁 Swag, prizes, and treats
🧵 4 Days / 3 Nights of open sew time
Retreat Details:
Check-in: 2:00 PM, February 12
Check-out: 10:00 AM, February 15
Cost: $500 per person (until Dec 31, then prices go up!)
Why You’ll Love It:
Sew surrounded by kindness and creativity
Join in an optional charitable project for a great cause
Connect with new quilting friends who share your passion
Celebrate Valentine’s in the sweetest way possible—sewing!
🎟️ Spots fill fast — save yours today! 👉 BOOK YOUR SPOT HERE
🎭 It’s Mardi Gras! Open Sew Quilt Retreat
February 16–19, 2026 | Camellia Palms Retreat Center | Florala, Alabama
Laissez les bon temps rouler! It’s Mardi Gras on the Gulf Coast, and we’re bringing the fun to Camellia Palms! Join us for colorful quilting, festive meals, and plenty of laughter. Bring your UFOs (unfinished objects!) and let’s finish them with flair. Hosted by Nita Hern—our Louisiana native who’s bringing beads, recipes, and celebration energy to the sewing room.
What’s Included:
🎉 Meals and shared rooms included
🎁 Swag & prizes
🧵 4 Days / 3 Nights of open sew fun
Retreat Details:
Check-in: 2:00 PM, February 16
Check-out: 10:00 AM, February 19
Cost: $500 per person (until Dec 31, then prices go up!)
Why You’ll Love It:
Celebrate Mardi Gras, quilter-style!
Enjoy Nita’s Louisiana charm, stories, and recipes
Finish UFOs in a festive, inspiring atmosphere
Sew, laugh, and create lasting memories with your quilting crew
🎟️ Join the party — grab your spot before it’s gone!👉 BOOK YOUR SPOT HERE
🌸 Spring Fling: Open Sew Quilt Retreat
March 23–26, 2026 | Camellia Palms Retreat Center | Florala, Alabama
Breathe in the fresh air and stitch among the flowers! Our Spring Fling retreat is all about new beginnings, colorful fabrics, and creative renewal. Whether you’re starting something new or finishing a project from winter, you’ll love this lakeside getaway filled with sewing, sunshine, and laughter.
What’s Included:
🌼 Meals and shared rooms
🎁 Swag & prizes
🧵 4 Days / 3 Nights of open sew time
Retreat Details:
Check-in: 2:00 PM, March 23
Check-out: 10:00 AM, March 26
Cost: $500 per person (until Dec 31, then prices go up!)
Why You’ll Love It:
Refresh your creativity with spring inspiration
Work on both new and unfinished projects
Enjoy peaceful lake views and blooming surroundings
Spend the weekend with quilters who just “get it”
🎟️ Spots are limited — reserve your place today!👉 BOOK YOUR SPOT HERE!
🌷 In Full Bloom: Open Sew Quilt Retreat
March 26–29, 2026 | Camellia Palms Retreat Center | Florala, Alabama
Continue the creative energy from Spring Fling or join us fresh for a garden-inspired weekend at In Full Bloom! This retreat is all about floral fabrics, finishing what you started, and surrounding yourself with beauty—in your projects and your friendships.
What’s Included:
🌿 Meals provided
🛏️ Shared rooms
🎁 Swag & prizes
🧵 4 Days / 3 Nights of open sew retreat
Retreat Details:
Check-in: 2:00 PM, March 26
Check-out: 10:00 AM, March 29
Cost: $500 per person (until Dec 31, then prices go up!)
Why You’ll Love It:
Sew among garden-inspired decor and spring blooms
Finish the projects you started at Spring Fling or begin something new
Enjoy relaxing evenings, good food, and laughter
Leave refreshed, inspired, and proud of your creations
🎟️ Bloom with us this spring — seats are limited! 👉 BOOK YOUR SPOT HERE
We can't wait to host you on a retreat! Come make new friends and sew with us!
Questions? You can email us at hello@camelliapalmsretreat.com or give us a call at (205) 585-0058.
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